S2 #3 Sam Dinsdale
This week, we'd like to welcome Sam Dinsdale @dinswithdins to Shift Notes! In this episode, Sam shares her incredible story and brings us another perspective of life in the kitchen. Scouted out by Gordon Ramsay from a young age, she has since travelled the world, experiencing some of the best bars and restaurants the industry has to offer, while also adding globally renowned restaurants to her CV.
Sam Dinsdale is a hometown Wellington hero and after many years abroad, she now is back home and ready to get back into the kitchen with a whole new venture and a fresh take on what it means to cook. In this episode, we talk with Sam about her 12 years of hospitality experience, while also going into some of the highs and lows of working in top tier kitchens.
Who are you Sam (02:00) When did hospitality turn in to a career? (4:25) What are you doing with yourself now? (6:05) What made you stand out? (10:07) Highlights of your career so far (12:12) What other hospitality experience have you had (15:16) Biggest challenges Sam has faced (18:35) Breaking toxic cycles (23:34) What do you do to keep you grounded? (29:53) Mindfulness and cooking (31:46) What do you enjoy the most about working in kitchens? (34:29) Is there anything you’ve seen since coming back that will benefit the industry? (36:37) What the world could learn from NZ (38:25) Changes you’d like to see in our industry? (40:54) What advice would you give to someone wanting to start a career in the kitchen? (44:19)